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owing, which was agreed to: "Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expediency of a re-organization of the cavalry in the Confederate service, and of mounting and equipping them at the expense of the Government." On motion of Mr. Walker, of Alabama, the Senate resolved into secret session. The doors being re-opened, adjourned. House of Representatives. The House was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Peterkin. On motion of Mr. Chilton, of Alabama, the House proceeded to consider the resolution concerning the disloyalty of Hon. Williamson R. W. Cobb. One of the witnesses against Mr. Cobb deposed: that when the Yankee troops passed up the Chattanooga river, just before the Chattanooga battle, Mr. Cobb came to his door and said he wanted to see the United States flag once more unfurled to the breeze. He took the flag and embraced and kissed it. The resolution expelling Mr. Cobb was adopted — yeas, 75; nays, 0.